OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025 is officially announced by Oriental Insurance Company Limited for a total of 500 posts across India — and out of these, 47 posts are specially allotted for Karnataka. This is a national-level job, so candidates from any state can apply. However, this post gives special attention to Karnataka aspirants by highlighting local vacancy details, Kannada language requirements, and how to approach the application process confidently. At the same time, it includes all essential information like eligibility, age limit, selection process, and apply link — useful for all students preparing for OICL Assistant jobs in 2025.

This guide is especially useful for Karnataka candidates, just like our previous updates on IBPS Clerk Recruitment 2025 and BEML Junior Executive Jobs.

OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025 –
Total Vacancies & Karnataka-Specific Breakdown

Below are two tables that clearly show the category-wise breakup of OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025. The first table lists the total 500 vacancies across all states, and the second table gives a detailed view of the 47 Karnataka vacancies, including SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR reservation, local language requirement (Kannada), and PwBD/Ex-Servicemen allocations. This helps Karnataka candidates understand how many seats are available and what categories are covered.

📘 Educational Qualification  

To apply for OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025, you must meet these basic education conditions:

• ✅ You should have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

• ✅ You must have studied English as a subject at least once during your SSC, Intermediate, or Graduation level.

• ✅ You must have passed your final qualifying exam on or before 31st July 2025 and should be able to provide a valid certificate as proof.

🗣️ Kannada Language Requirement for Karnataka Posts

• For Karnataka candidates, knowing Kannada is mandatory.

• You must be able to read, write, and speak Kannada fluently.

• A Regional Language Test will be conducted after the Main Exam, and only those who clear it will be considered for final selection.

• ❌ If you fail the Kannada test, you will be disqualified, even if you score well in the main exam.

👤 Age Limit 

To apply for OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025, you must meet the following age conditions:

• ✅ Minimum Age: 21 years ✅ Maximum Age: 30 years

• 📅 Your date of birth should be between 31.07.1995 and 31.07.2004 (both dates included).

🎯 Age Relaxation by Category

💳 Application Fee

All candidates must pay the fee online between the above dates. The amount depends on your category:

🧭 How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only from 02.08.2025 to 17.08.2025 through orientalinsurance.org.in.
❌ No other mode of application will be accepted.

🧪 Selection Process

The selection will happen in three stages:

1. Prelims Exam (Tier I)

2. Mains Exam (Tier II)

3. Regional Language Test (For Karnataka: Kannada)

✅ Only those who clear the Mains exam will be called for the language test.
❌ Failing in the Kannada test (for Karnataka posts) means disqualification, even if you clear the exams.

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💼 Salary & Benefits

• 🪙 Starting salary (pre-revision) is around ₹40,000 per month (in metro cities).

• 💰 Other benefits include:

  • Medical allowance

  • Travel support

  • Group Mediclaim Policy

  • Leave benefits and welfare schemes

📌 Final in-hand salary may vary depending on your posting location.

🧭 Karnataka-Specific Guidance

If you’re applying from Karnataka, here are a few important points just for you:

✅ Total Vacancies: There are 47 posts allotted for Karnataka in this recruitment.

✅ Language Test Required: You must be able to read, write, and speak Kannada. A Regional Language Test will be conducted after the Mains exam. If you fail this test, you will not be selected even if you pass both exams.

✅ Exam Centers in Karnataka:

• Bengaluru

• Mysuru

• Hubli/Dharwad

• Mangaluru

• Shivamogga

• Belagavi (Belgaum)

• Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)

✅ Postings: Though this is an All India job, if you clear the Kannada test and choose Karnataka, your posting may be within Karnataka depending on availability and merit.

📌 Tip: Keep your Kannada-medium certificate or local proof ready (if applicable). It may help during the language test or document verification.

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can candidates from Karnataka apply for OICL Assistant Recruitment 2025?
👉 Yes. This is an All India recruitment, and Karnataka candidates can apply. There are 47 posts available for Karnataka.

Q2. Is Kannada language mandatory for Karnataka candidates?
👉 Yes. If you are applying for a post in Karnataka, you must be able to read, write, and speak Kannada. A language test will be conducted after the Mains exam.

Q3. Is there an interview in the selection process?
👉 No. The selection will be based on Prelims + Mains + Language Test. There is no interview.

Q4. Can final-year students apply?
👉 No. You must have completed your graduation on or before 31 July 2025.

Q5. What is the salary for OICL Assistant post?
👉 Starting salary (pre-revision) is about ₹40,000 per month in metro cities. It may vary based on posting location.

Q6. What is the application fee?
👉 ₹100 for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen. ₹850 for all other candidates.

Q7. What is the last date to apply online?
👉 The last date to apply is 17 August 2025.

Q8. Are there other government job openings like this?
👉 Yes, check out the latest IBPS Clerk 2025 and BEML Recruitment 2025 for more opportunities.